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New headlight. Size? dimension?

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Hello, everyone!

I am looking to buy a new led headlight from my 1981 gs450. Instead of just buying a headlight that may not actually work, I thought I'd throw it out to the experts first.

I was thinking of buying something like the below links, but please share some links of led headlights you have heard good things about/have had good experience with yourself. Also, maybe some recommended headlight brackets! As always, thanks so much!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-5-Matte-B...ash=item43fe41a06d:g:V0QAAOSw~AVYo0k0&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/7-Motorcycl...ash=item3ab46a10fd:g:ELoAAOSwsB9V~9Dg&vxp=mtr
 
Be aware that to replace your headlight with the recommended (by two posters ahead of me AND me) Truck Lite unit, you will also have to change your entire headlight bucket AND the mounting arms.

In my opinion, it's a small price to pay for MUCH better lighting, especially if you do much riding at night.

The eBay link that Bob gave you is just a few dollars higher than others I have seen, but it's not far off the mark. I have seen a few eBay listings for "Truck Lite Style" lights that look virtually identical for as little as half the price, up to about 2/3 of the price of the Truck Lite. Likely, they are Chinese knock-offs, the Truck Lite light is made in the USA. I don't know anyone who has gotten one of the knock-offs for comparison, but I have the real thing and REALLY like it.

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Hey, it was a quickie reference...he'll have to hunt for the best price like the rest of us do.... :)
...and yes, the "good" units like TL have Cree leds...the others are questionable...
 
Oh, they might have CREE LEDs, too, the part that I would question would be the built-in power supply and its regulation.

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